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KPMG Kuwait is currently embarking on a period of growth which has created several exceptional opportunities for highly motivated and results-driven individuals willing to play an important role in the ongoing growth and business development efforts.

KPMG Kuwait is seeking for an Assistant Manager to join the Strategy team within its Management Consulting practice.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

As a Assistant Manager, your responsibilities encompass supporting and overseeing the delivery quality, project management, project budget management, and resource allocation for medium to large-size projects. In this role, you will offer expert advice and guidance across various areas, with a particular focus on the outlined responsibilities below

• Review and assess a Capital Investment and Operational Excellence department's target operating model, assessing technology, organizational structure, talent, and governance aspects.
• Identify areas for improvement and innovation, providing strategic insights to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Assess the department's stage-gate process for multi-billion-dollar investments and identify potential bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities to streamline project development and enhance decision-making.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders to develop and present strategic recommendations for optimizing the target operating model.
• Provide actionable insights to drive improvements in technology adoption, organizational structure, talent management, and governance.
• Support the implementation of recommended changes, ensuring effective change management processes to facilitate seamless adoption.
• Work closely with project teams to embed new processes and methodologies within the department's operations.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of operational enhancements.
• Regularly report progress and outcomes to senior leadership, demonstrating the impact of implemented improvements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the department, encouraging innovation and best practices.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on adopting and sustaining improvements.

Required Skillset

As a Assistant Manager, the candidate would be expected to have the following academic, technical and behavioral skills:

• At least 7-8 years within a blue-chip consulting firm with preferably 5 years of experience in Oil &Gas consulting.
• Strong academic record
• Accredited Project Management Qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, Agile etc.)
• Strong knowledge in:
• Reviewing and optimizing target operating models, with a focus on technology, organizational structure, talent, and governance.
• Stage-gate processes and project management methodologies.
• Collaboration with leadership and driving strategic change initiatives.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify bottlenecks and propose effective solutions.
• Team player with the ability to resolve problems and meet deadlines.
• A proven ability to handle pressure and manage conflicting demands.
• Well organized and client focused.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to receive and work on constructive feedback.
• Previous experience in working with multicultural teams.
• Good interpersonal skills and the willingness to accept challenges and responsibility.
• Self-Starting & Dynamic Personality.
• Sound communication skills in English, both written and spoken.